Washington, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) was appointed to the House Committee on Ethics by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04). This Committee is a bipartisan standing body of the U.S. House of Representatives with jurisdiction over the House Code of Official Conduct. Congressman Moran is one of only five Republicans to serve on the bipartisan 10-Member Committee.
“I am honored to be among five House Republicans selected to serve on the bipartisan House Ethics Committee,” said Congressman Moran. “The responsibility of serving on this Committee is one I do not take lightly. As members of the people’s House, we should seek to uphold the highest ethical standards. I look forward to working diligently with my colleagues to do just that and to help restore trust through accountability in the legislative body that is the House of Representatives."
“It is my honor to appoint Congressman Nathaniel Moran to the House Ethics Committee,” said Speaker Johnson. “His impeccable character, commitment to upholding the highest standards of Congress, and his unwavering dedication to public service make him perfectly suited for this role. I have full confidence that he will serve with integrity as we work to improve the American people’s trust in Congress.”
Background:
The Ethics Committee is unique among all House committees, consisting of 10 Members, equally divided between Republicans and Democrats. The Chairperson is of the majority political party in the House, and all Committee staff are nonpartisan.
The office of Advice and Education is designated to answer questions and provide ethics training to House Members, officers, and employees.
The Committee is charged with investigating and adjudicating any alleged violations of the House rules or any related statutes by House Members, officers, or employees.
The Committee reviews financial disclosure statements filed by Members, candidates, senior staff, and shared staff.
